[Lvlug] The LVCG event

[dann s washko]

I want to thank all the individuals involved with helping the LVLUG at
the Windows ME event.  I feel it was a success and many people showed
interest in using/learning Linux.  There were even some who were very
eager.  This one gentleman, a younger fellow, could barely contain his
enthusiasm with the Gimp.  The first question out of his mouth was how
much did it cost.  He almost fell over when I told him the price.  He
was then intent on learning where he could download the Gimp.  I handed
him the last SuSE 7.0 cd and said here it is.  I also issued the proper
precautions with installing Linux and invited him to utilize our
resources.  I also mentioned there is a Windows port for the Gimp that
is not as feature-iffic.

Jeff, Jerry, Randy, and Linc:  Thanks for donating your time at the
event.  You guys did a great job demonstarting Linux and answering
questions.

Thanks to all of you who provided feedback on our documentation and
burning distros.

I would like to offer a special thanks to Jen for the awesome job she
did with the 6.2 distros she burned.  Jen put custom labels on each cd
with a colorful LVLUG graphic.  They looked damn good Jen and were
gobbled up quickly.  Truly a piece of art.  Thanks a lot.

I hope we can do more events like this.  I learned that I should be
prepared with more flashy programs and displays.  People eat that up.
Perhaps we can talk the LVCG into hosting a Linux event like they did
with Windows ME.

Finally, I would like to thank Randy Plessor for inviting our group.
Mr. Plessor provided a great venue.  Randy, you did an excellent job
organizing this event.  Your PR was right on the money.


Daniel S. Washko